What Is the Story About?
Nithya (Siri Hanumanth) and Tara (Ramya Pasupuleti) become flatmates unexpectedly despite coming from different places and backgrounds. Soon they hit it off and are best friends forever. Their journey managing the lives, rents, and personal and professional works in the background of an urban city like Hyderabad forms the series’ core plot.
Performances?
When it comes to the look and carrying the outfits in tune with the traditional and modern character arcs, both the actors, Siri Hanumanth and Ramya Pasupuleti, are a perfect fit. They look the part, undoubtedly. However, both are lacking in crucial moments when it comes to performances and bringing depth and intensity.
BFF is a series that heavily depends on the chemistry, and unfortunately, it isn’t consistently seen. As it is the series deals with issues at a superficial level, the effect is compounded with the actors, Siri and Ramya, also being at the same level. They show some spark of chemistry in parts, but that’s it.
Analysis
Bhargav Macharla of NET fame directs #BFF. It is a remake of the Hindi web series Adulting. The story deals with the coming of age of two girls in a big city.
The premise is as simple as it gets, and it is nothing new to explore here, unlike Bhargav’s previous work NET. We have seen a few subjects in this space in the past, and their success (or lack of) is always dependent on the writing and chemistry between the leads. Here the ‘leads’ are the two female actors.
Everything is set perfectly except that the content itself lacks the meat. The missing gripping narrative and the on and off chemistry between the leads don’t help the cause. It has a been-there-done-that kind of feel.
Right from the start, there is a lag in the narrative. It is courtesy of the direction and results in the actors overacting to make up for it. Take the entire opening stretch of the house owner showing the flat or the two drunk girls coming to the flat late at night. The sharpness is missing, and it enhances the impact of predictability.
The issues continue throughout the series, despite its short length. The only interest is seeing how the two friends’ journey progresses and where it ends. After a point, it is clear on that aspect as well. But still, the way things reach that point is neatly done.
Considering the two polar opposite characters and the different attitudes and work ethics, the end seems right, even though it isn’t handled properly and is predictable like everything else.
Overall, #BFF is a superficial urban tale featuring young and independent girls. Parts of it are fine, but the impact is missing as a whole due to weak direction. It’s not entirely forgettable, but at the same time, there is nothing new to make it a decent watch. It is a below-average outing.
Other Artists?
There are hardly any other actors who register in the series. The focus is solely on the two leading ladies. Praneeta Patnaik is wasted, whereas Anjali is alright playing the all-understanding mom. The rest of the actors have even smaller screen space.
Music and Other Departments?
Naren RK Siddharth’s music is okay. There is that typical sound we hear in similar urban-centric subjects, but nothing is memorable. Abhiraj Nair’s cinematography is bright and colourful, following the city-based coming-of-age dramas’ palette and colour schemes. Balumanoj D’s editing could have been better. There is a lot to be cut to make the narrative crispier. The writing should also have been better overall.
Highlights?
Short Length
Colourful Look
Few Comic Moments
Drawbacks?
Routine Urban Setting Story
Direction
Writing
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, In Parts
Will You Recommend It?
Yes, But with Huge Reservations
#BFF Web Series Review by Binged Bureau
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